AFA February 2026

Listen to this Article April Mitrik April Mitrik is the founder of Hard To Hear It, a community-driven platform focused on visibility, confidence and real-life support for people with hearing loss. Drawing from her own lived experience, Mitrik blends education, storytelling and community connection to challenge outdated perceptions of hearing loss and hearing aids, both […]

Listen to this Article 🌻 Happy New Year 2026 🌻 Angela Lynn It is hard to believe that 2025 has passed and that 2026 is already here, inviting us to live our everyday lives with greater intention. Before we talk about inclusion within any specific community, it is important to begin with everyone. Inclusion and

By Matthew “Matty” Medeiros Listen to this Article Image courtesy of Crave.ca. Used for editorial purposes. Ok, so here we go. Every so often, a love story shows up on screen that feels like it was written for the people who have spent their lives feeling unseen. Heated Rivalry is one of those stories. The MASSIVE

By Thembelihle Ngcai Listen to this Article There is a particular kind of panic that sweeps through your body when someone slips past your guard. Not the common panic of attraction, not the flirtatious dizziness people write songs about — a deeper panic. The kind that belongs to those of us who have had to

By Martin Block Listen to this Article Parents with disabilities face a unique mix of opportunity and friction when starting a small business. You may be managing mobility limits, chronic pain, sensory differences, or cognitive fatigue—often while raising children and handling unpredictable schedules. The good news: many of today’s small-business models are flexible by design,